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Mafikizolo electrifies Harare crowd at Zimstock Festival
South African Afropop sensation Mafikizolo delivered an electrifying performance yesterday at Zimstock, Harare's premier family-friendly music festival held at Hellenic Primary School. The iconic duo,...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 11:19hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
How Oskido 'discovered' Berita at taxi rank
THROUGHOUT his long and storied career, Kalawa supremo Oskido has earned a reputation as a man that is capable of finding talent in the unlikeliest of places. Take for example, the case of Ane...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:54hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Oskido rocks Bulawayo
WHEN a club DJ worth their salt plays a song, he doesn't play one that he 'likes' or one that you know! He or she plays what the club wants!And on Saturday night, Kalawa Jazmee Records boss, O...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Big Zulu rocks Bulawayo
Undeniably the biggest show of December was witnessed at Boundary Sports Bar in Bulawayo on Monday.The show that was headlined by South Africa's Big Zulu was well attended and had an atmospher...Published: 29 Dec 2021 at 05:23hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Big Zulu set to rock Bulawayo
The Boundary Bar and Restaurant in Bulawayo is the place to be today as the Imali Eningi hit-maker Big Zulu is set to perform at the bar.The South African star will touch down at Joshua Mqabuk...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:08hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Roki added to Big Zulu show line-up
ANNUALLY, Bulawayo is turned upside down when South Africa's Kalawa Jazmee stable comes to the city on the 27th of every December to host the "Homecoming Party" but this year, it is going to be differ...Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
No Kalawa Homecoming again this December
PARTY lovers in Bulawayo will have to wait a little longer for the return of the Kalawa Homecoming Party as Kalawa Jazmee have announced that they won't be hosting it this year.This will be th...Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 18:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
EU ready to work with Mnangagwa?
The European Council, which includes all European Union Heads of Government that sets the EU agenda, is ready to work with Zimbabwe, including in the fight against climate change, Council President Ch...Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 05:33hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Trompies member Mjokes dies
The talented musician, who was part of the iconic kwaito group known for their hit song Sweety Lavo and a director at the record label Kalawa Jazmee, died in a car accident.His death was annou...Published: 24 May 2021 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Oskido's father died from Covid-19
Legendary music producer Oscar 'Oskido' Mdlongwa on Thursday revealed that his father died from Covid-19.Esaph Mdlongwa, one of the founding leaders of the opposition Movement for Democratic C...Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 20:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
BCC places AmaZulu Sports Club for lease
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has placed the multi-faceted sport facility AmaZulu Sports Club on a tender for lease, giving interested individuals and organisations an opportunity to resuscitate the...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 10:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Controversy mars Bulawayo awards
South Africa-based musician Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa, aka Oskido's, rejection of the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards nomination has opened a can of worms amid revelations that another nominee had earlier o...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Oskido RoilBAA award snub sparks debate
When Kalawa supremo Oskido rejected the Roil Bulawayo Arts Award nomination this week, it sparked a lot of debate. South Africa-based Oskido was nominated in a new category Outstanding Arts Pe...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Arts Awards organisers accept Oskido's rejection
THE Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (RoilBAA) organisers have said they respect South African DJ Oskido's decision to reject their nomination. Oskido, the Kalawa Jazmee supremo, was nominated in a n...Published: 29 May 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Oskido rejects anything to do with BAA nomination
South African record label Kalawa Jazmee has rejected Oskido's nomination at the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (RoilBAAs) saying he does not qualify for the gong. Oskido, the Kalawa supremo was no...Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thousands attend Bulawayo street bash
Thousands of people turned the normally sleepy central business district of Bulawayo into a melting pot of revelry as they ushered in the New Year during the Shutdown Street Party.The street b...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mixed fortunes for Bulawayo arts
ARTISTES in Bulawayo - a city renowned as the country's traditional arts and culture hub - have expressed mixed feelings over performances in 2018 and expressed hope of much better prospects this year...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 11:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
New Year's Eve street party for Bulawayo
Bulawayo will this year have a New Year's Eve party that will be in the form of a Shutdown Street Party. The street party that kicks off at 6PM will be held outside The Vista (along 8th avenue, betwee...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kalawa Homecoming in disappointing line-up
The annual December 27 Kalawa Homecoming Party has this year cut down on the number of artistes billed to perfom and has moved from the traditional Queens Sports Club grounds to a smaller venue ...Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 13:41hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Oskido stole our song'
WHEN the two members of Izikhali Zomsakazo met Kalawa Supremo Oscar Mdlongwa and handed him a demo with their songs on 27 December in 2013, they thought lady luck had smiled on them.Many artis...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Oskido fails in Kwekwe
The godfather of kwaito/house music who descended on Kwekwe on Sunday for an all-white party at Golden Mile Hotel failed to live up to his billing leaving some convinced that he had lost his golden to...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Oskido to headline Kalawa Party
SOUTH Africa's celebrated and award-winning disc jockey, Oskido, will headline a show dubbed Kalawa All White Party at Golden Mile Hotel in Kwekwe on August 12.This will be Oskido's debut show...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Meet 'The Awards Mafia'
COMEDIAN Carl Joshua Ncube abruptly brought the Bulawayo arts scene down from the high of hosting the recently held Bulawayo Arts Awards when he suggested that there was a clique of arts practitioners...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Professor cancels Bulawayo trip
SOUTH Africa's Kwaito king Professor will not be coming for the much touted Uhuru Festival taking place in Bulawayo tomorrow after event organisers failed to pay him on time.The Proper Files b...Published: 27 Apr 2018 at 11:26hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
I've no problem with Bev: Harpers' wife
While very few ladies can trust Beverly "Bev" Sibanda with their husbands, Harpers Mapimhidze's wife says she has no problem with the dancer being with her hubby.Mapimhidze has been Bev’s ma...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 09:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
What's stopping collabos between Bulawayo, Harare music giants?
PERHAPS the genuine gesture of showing the world, fans or people that there are no squabbles, beefs, hostilities or hatred among artistes, collaborations have been a rare occasion between Bulawayo and...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Professor plans Zimbabwe launch for new album
THE wait is over! After four years of waiting , an album from one Kwaito great, Mkhonzeni Langa better known as Professor, is finally out.The last time Professor dropped an album was in 2010 a...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 05:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Kalawa Homecoming pandemonium
IT was meant to be the event of the year but in the end it was characterised by shoddy preparations and a weak line-up that left many questioning if the Kalawa Homecoming would be ever be the same aga...Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 08:35hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Artist nabbed over 'fake' Kalawa Homecoming tickets joke
A SOCIAL media joke turned nasty for a Bulawayo artist who was nearly jailed yesterday for claiming to be in possession of cheaper and counterfeit Kalawa Homecoming tickets ahead of the show which too...Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 09:03hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Sandra Ndebele readies for Kalawa gig
When it was announced that Sandra Ndebele would collaborate with South Africa's kwaito kingpin Professor a few months ago, some predicted the song would be a hit for this festive season.With D...Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Oskido plays Santa Claus
Today is Christmas Day and Santa Claus is Kalawa Jazmee supremo Oskido as he dishes out gifts in the form of his new album 50 Degrees at his annual All White Party at The Vista in Bulawayo.Ove...Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zodwa not keen on Zimbabwe return
SOUTH African entertainer Zodwa Wabantu's latest snub of Zimbabwe for the third time in a row has shown that she no longer feels secure in the country and is clearly not interested in performing here....Published: 09 Dec 2017 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo joints jostle to host Oskido
BULAWAYO nightspots are rumoured to be jostling to host Kalawa Jazmee supremo Oskido's annual All White Party that is held in the city on Christmas Day every year.This year's All White Party h...Published: 02 Dec 2017 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
DJ Tira to leave Zodwa Wbantu behind
DJ Tira says he is ready to rock Bulawayo during his show at Club Connect on Friday with fans set to sample new tracks from his Afrotainment stable.Makoya Bearings or Malume, as DJ Tira is kno...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 06:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zodwa to come to Zimbabwe via back door?
After the hullabaloo that surrounded her eventual non-attendance of the Harare International Carnival after the Government raised a red flag over her lewd behaviour during performances, controversial ...Published: 06 Oct 2017 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bev ready for Samba night
Controversial dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda has promised to give a good account of herself on Friday night at the Samba Night event set for the Private Lounge which will be headlined by Brazilian and C...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 13:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu to perform at Private Lounge only
Award winning gospel musician Mathias Mhere is set to perform at the Carnival Music Concert slated for this Saturday at the Civic Centre Grounds in Harare.The concert which will mark the end o...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo snubs Babes Wodumo
Bulawayo's Large City Hall car park continues to cause headaches for show promoters in Bulawayo following another poorly attended show headlined by South Africa's artiste, Babes Wodumo.To save...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare International Carnival roars to life
Harare International Carnival roars to life today with carnival Trivia Night at China Gardens and several other activities dotted around the capital.The carnival jamboree has for years brought excitem...Published: 01 Sep 2017 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lvovo ropes in young Zimbabwean
South African kwaito kingpin Lvovo Derango has collaborated with young Zimbabwean producer and musician, Tapfumanashe Rujeko, on an upcoming single called Zunza.Produced at the famous Kalawa J...Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Babes Wodumo 'confirms' Bulawayo gig
SOUTH Africa's Babes Wodumo disappointed fans in Bulawayo last year after failing to attend the Kalawa Homecoming Party where she was billed to perform claiming to have missed her flight to the city....Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Babes Wodumo and Zodwa Wabantu invade Bulawayo
THEIR earth shuttering dance moves have made them a sensation on social media, where videos of them shaking their thunder thighs have sent the tongues of many fans and followers wagging.Over t...Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso star romantically linked to radio presenter
HIGHLANDERS Football Club star defender Peter Muduhwa yesterday denied reports linking him to musician and Skyz Metro FM radio personality TKP, real name Sandisiwe Dube, after social media went in...Published: 17 Jan 2017 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Highlander player arrested with marijuana
Highlanders defender Peter Muduhwa was arrested after being found in possession of five twists of mbanje in December.Muduhwa, one of the star players for Highlanders last season was with his f...Published: 06 Jan 2017 at 07:02hrs | | by Alice Dube
Chaos rock Kalawa Homecoming party
Irate Bulawayo fans besieged Rainbow Hotel on Tuesday to demand refunds on advance tickets for the ...Published: 28 Dec 2016 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Kalawa Homecoming tickets go on sale
ADVANCE tickets for the Kalawa Homecoming party will go on sale next week at a local hotel in Bulawayo.General tickets for the annual fete taking place at Queens Sports Grounds on December...Published: 09 Dec 2016 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Babes Wodumo included in Kalawa's Zimbabwe gig
THE wild speculation and heated debates about who is going to grace this year's Kalawa Homecoming Party were put to rest yesterday by organisers of the fete after they announced the list of artist...Published: 22 Nov 2016 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
#FillUpWhiteCity - a dream far fetched?
Bulawayo artists' coming together to fill up white city stadium in remembrance of the living and departed "LEGENDS" is quite a noble initiative to bring the Cultural capital of the country alive.A lot...Published: 21 Nov 2016 at 06:21hrs | | by Trevor Moekie Kaitse
Bhadilah ready to shine on bigger stage
JOHANNESBURG - When Gift Lihlohonolo Ndlovu teamed up with his friends Reed Moyo and Lloyd Phiri at school and formed a choir called 3 Cousins that sang at churches, less did he (Ndlovu) know that he ...Published: 29 Oct 2016 at 00:00hrs | | by Christopher Ncube
Yizo Yizo's Gunman ventures into music
YIZO Yizo's Gunman (real name Christopher Kubheka) who was in Plumtree at the weekend to interact with fans at 4Js Sports Bar, says he has ventured into music.The multi-skilled artist who amon...Published: 10 Aug 2016 at 10:08hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu
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